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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
2
As November elections approach the so called power trust rises as a political issue. Critics attack but facts show electricity prices low and trending lower and interconnection promises wider service. Utilities have signaled cooperation with states to strengthen regulation, promising broader access to farms and villages.
Dairy development flourishes in tick free Louisiana parishes with new large dairy plant in Lincoln Parish and established cheese facility in Baton Rouge area. Co op creamery in Chilborne leads year one, while Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Bernard and Plaquemines boost milk to New Orleans markets. Feliciana parishes supply Canon Rouge and New Orleans. All face tick reinfestation risks. eradication urged to protect gains.
The Journal notes Lt. James B. Aswell’s renomination without opposition in the eighth Louisiana district and mentions potential challenger Yugtel Chal entering against Congressman Riley Jo Wilsey of the fourth district. It also discusses prospects for Judge Jol No Sundlung of Minden and signals possible opposition to Congressman Wilsey, with analysis of political support in Ruston, Natchitoches, Shreveport, and Washington.
The speaker argues a wife should be financially safeguarded through life insurance, noting housework has no formal occupation value. She contends a policy in her own name provides security if her husband dies or becomes unable to support her, citing a Pan-American Life Insurance stance.
The Chilean government forms a joint venture with Gi libins to operate a nitrate deposits monopoly. The merger is valued at 276 million dollars with tax concessions and expected annual revenue of 39 million. Profits would fund state dividends and support stabilizing Chilean nitrate production amid competing chemical processes.
The text accuses a politician of delaying or not keeping a road promise to pressure voters. It argues funds exist but remain idle as highway workers are politically motivated and the public would gain no real roads despite millions spent.
Thurmond of Shreveport expresses deep disappointment with President Hoover in a July 1830 letter. He urges action to aid cotton producers facing poverty and crisis tied to tariff and crop prices, urging weight reductions and policy changes to support farmers and prevent further hardship.
The piece discusses questions about scouting purposes and duties, highlighting ideas such as citizenship, duty to country, cleanliness, reverence, and self-control. It references pledge obligations and the moral aims of Scouts, noting guidance from leaders and the role of scouting in character building.
A scrambled clippings summary notes education impact on child safety with mentions of programs, supervision, and community efforts. The fragment references schools and public health strategies aimed at lowering injuries among children, underscoring the role of education in prevention.
A fragmented report notes improved traffic conditions when safety teaching for children adapts to age groups. It stresses nationwide reductions in accidents involving children and urges comprehensive public efforts and coordinated campaigns.
A discussion on true national prosperity arguing thrift at personal level drives economic health. It warns against wasteful spending, urges balanced living, and stresses prudent administration of money for lasting American prosperity.
A sale notice from the Ward Six Parish Court in Derisdana issued a writ of fieri facias toward August 9 1240 listing property details including a named buyer party and property items. The faded OCR mentions a lot with water and oil related goods and a sale to satisfy a claim with a guardian or executor present.
A confusing OCR fragment describes a large bear near cabins in Chicago area, with cryptic words about a bear, tree, and shots. It mentions safety concerns, goats, and odd phrases, but the readable facts are sparse and unclear.
The Ruston city board, with V Cupp and C Alley in support, nominated J T Polk as secretary and re elected J H Wilson as Sanitary Inspector at a salary of 100.00 per month. Wilson reported efforts to keep the city in a unitary condition. Meeting adjourned subject to special call by Chairman J T Your.
MEW COMAATTS July 1. The Inland Waterways Corporation will place 3 H each with two New Orleans banks the Canal Bank and Trust Company and the American Bank and Investment Company, announced by Council Ashburn, head of the corporation. The money is part of a total of 32.98 million to be paid the Treasury for the remainder of the corporations’ 15 million prop in July next year. Of this, 82.609 million will go to bars in the Mississippi Valley through the Barge Line. The Treasury aims to buy deposits and the Barge Line earns a return of one half to three and a half percent interest. Collateral is posted by the banks to guarantee the notes.
The Minden Signal-Tribune reports the death of Myr. James Frank Guin, longtime Castor, Louisiana native, husband of Be et Hellin Guin. He served in World War II, worked in hardware commerce in Pineville, El Paso, and later Louisiana communities, and is survived by his wife Billie, his father and mother, and several siblings and a son. The notice notes his piety and ties to Webster and Lincoln Parishes.
A new Wedell-Williams monoplane, built at Patterson Plant, is entered in the All-America Flying Derby. J. R. Wed and Holker lead the project. Prize money totals 95,060 with divisions of 15,000 7,080 and 4,000. Routes include Detroit Montreal New York Atlanta and Los Angeles with 6000 miles of distance.
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